Garlic Parmesan Pull Apart Bread

Course Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword garlic-parmesan-cheese-pull-apart-rolls, garlic-parmesan-pull-apart-rolls

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Rise time 2 30

Total Time 3 15

Servings (4 pieces each)

Calories 187kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

16 frozen white dinner rolls i.e. Rhodes or similar
1/2 cup butter melted
1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
1 tsp dry parsley flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil or Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp onion powder
2/3 cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese, plus 1/4 cup divided use
2 Tbsp salted or unsalted butter melted
1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley

Instructions

Rolls: Remove the frozen dinner rolls from the freezer and place onto a plate. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow the rolls to sit at room temperature on the counter for 15-minutes, or just until thawed enough to quarter.
Place the balls of dough onto a cutting board, and using a sharp knife cut each roll into quarters.
Melt butter in a large microwave safe bowl using the melt function. Once melted, add granulated garlic, parsley, salt, basil and onion powder. Stir to combine.
Add the quartered pieces of dough to the garlic-herb butter, and toss gently to coat.
Cheese: Add 2/3 cup of grated Parmesan-Romano cheese to the balls of dough. Gently toss until each piece is evenly coated.
Let Rise: Liberally spray a large 9 or 10-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Layer the dough quarters evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan Romano cheese on top.
Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Allow to rise in a warm draft free place for 2-2 1/2 hours.
Bake: Remove plastic wrap and preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 18-20 minutes, then check the top. Lay a piece of aluminum foil on the top of the bread to prevent the cheese and butter on top from overbrowning.
Continue to bake the bread for another 5-7 minutes or until the center is completely done and the top is golden brown. (Approximately, 23-25 minutes total, depending on your oven.)
Test the center of the rolls using a cake tester, or toothpick to be certain the bread is cooked all the way through before removing from the oven.
In a small bowl melt 2 Tbsp butter in the microwave. Add fresh parsley, stir to combine.
Brush top of the rolls with butter mixture then pull apart and serve.
To Make in a Springform Pan:
Follow the same preparation method as listed in the recipe.
Liberally spray a 9 or 10-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Arrange rolls side by side in the pan.
Bake for about 22-24 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the rolls are cooked through.
You can also increase the Parmesan cheese a bit, if desired.
Whether you bake this in a loaf pan or a springform pan, brush the top with extra butter at the end.

Notes

Frozen Rolls - Feel free to use your favorite brand of unbaked frozen dinner rolls for this recipe, just make sure they’re the raw dough kind, not the heat-and-serve variety. Want a shortcut? You can swap in canned biscuits instead, no rising time needed and still totally delicious!
Butter - You can use salted or unsalted butter. I typically recommend using unsalted as the Parmesan cheese will add plenty of saltiness to the flavor.
Garlic Cloves - You could add 1-2 minced garlic cloves to amp up the flavor even more.
Herbs - You can easily swap in fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary or chives for the dried parsley, if you prefer. That said, dried herbs work beautifully in this recipe and bring plenty of flavor to the garlic-herb butter.
Thaw the Rolls Slightly - The dough will start to thaw quickly, so it's important to let it soften just enough to make cutting it into quarters easier. It should still be cold to the touch—don’t wait too long, or it will begin to rise, which can affect how the bread bakes.
Loaf Pan - This pull-apart bread is best baked in a 9 or 10-inch loaf pan. Alternatively, you can divide the dough between two standard 8-inch loaf pans to make smaller loaves. Just keep in mind that smaller loaves will bake faster, so be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
Alternate Pan - If you're someone who loves for all of the rolls to have that crispy golden top, I highly recommend making the pull apart rolls in 9-inch round spring form or 10-inch pie pan, 8-inch tart pan or a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
Additional Baking Options - Bake this bread in a bundt pan like monkey bread, individual size in a standard size muffin pan (4 pieces in each well) or a square 8x8-inch baking dish.
Serving Suggestions - Serve these rolls as a savory side dish, especially alongside classics like soup, pasta, stew, baked ziti, lasagna or spaghetti.
Serve as an Appetizer - They also make a fantastic appetizer or snack, perfect for dipping into warm marinara or pizza sauce or a light drizzle of honey for a sweet and savory twist.
Use with Dips - Fresh from the oven, this warm bread is irresistibly delicious with any meal, but it really shines at parties when paired with dips like creamy spinach artichoke dip or marry me chicken dip. Don’t be surprised if it starts disappearing the moment you set it out!

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